Deadshot Officially Confirmed To Return In All-New DC Comics Special

Deadshot is known for never missing his target, and it looks like that precision will continue in a brand new comic book issue coming out this year. While many people first learned about him through the Suicide Squad movies – and Will Smith’s excellent portrayal – the character has a long history in DC Comics.

Fans have been wondering about Deadshot’s recent skill with weapons, and it seems there’s a reason! DC Comics is bringing the character back in a new comic called Next Level: One Shot in August 2026, complete with a fresh story penned by acclaimed writer Gerry Duggan.

  • Writer: Gerry Duggan
  • Main cover art: Fernando Blanco
  • Variant covers: Mark Spears, Jorge Corona, Carmine Di Giandomenico
  • 1:25 variant cover: Mario Foccillo
  • Foil variant: Mark Spears
  • Price: $5.99 US, $6.99 US card stock
  • On sale: August 19, 2026

Deadshot is Back for DC Comics, and He Still Doesn’t Miss

The new DC release, Next Level: One Shot, features the company’s most dangerous assassin discovering a shocking conspiracy. This issue, from Duggan and Blanco, details a mission gone wrong, the complex relationship between a father and daughter, and a network of deceit involving the entire Next Level cast. It’s an essential read to understand the future of Next Level, but be warned – it’s a thrilling and potentially dangerous experience!

This 48-page issue doesn’t shy away from action as Deadshot makes his big comeback. It’s a no-holds-barred return for the character.

DC has gone all-out with its Next Level series, promising exciting new stories featuring many popular characters. That includes Batman, Lobo, the Doom Patrol, Teen Titans, Jonah Hex, Deadman, Barbara Gordon, the Legion of Super-Heroes, Firestorm, the Demon, Zatanna, and Deathstroke.

What’s Next for Deadshot, DC Comics?

The impressive lineup of superheroes is matched by the talented team of creators working on Next Level.

The creative team includes Jeff Lemire, Jamal Campbell, Hayden Sherman, Mariko Tamaki, Rafael De Latorre, Greg Rucka, Tony Fleecs, James Harren, Martín Morazzo, Deniz Camp, Javier Rodríguez, Michael Walsh, W. Maxwell Prince, Jorge Corona, Kyle Higgins, DaNi, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Skottie Young, Amancay Nahuelpan, Joshua Williamson, and a number of other talented artists and writers.

Expect Next Level: One Shot to kick off a series of DC Next Level stories DC Comics plans to release in the coming months. This is part of a larger effort to make 2026 a standout year for the publisher.

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2026-05-15 20:15